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April 12, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Joshua Degen, Becky Pine, John Giger, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Acknowledge and approve the following statement: "The Select Board acknowledges and approves the following statement. The following elected or appointed governmental officer(s) and/or governmental...
Ms. Pine moved that the Select Board acknowledge and approve the following statement: "The Select Board acknowledges and approves the following statement. The following elected or appointed governmental officer(s) and/or governmental body has the full legal authority under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all applicable local charters, ordinances, by-laws, and policies to execute and deliver the Project Scope and Budget Agreement, and any amendments thereto, on behalf of the District and to bind the District to its terms and conditions: Superintendent and Town Manager."
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that the Select Board acknowledge and approve the following statement: "The Select Board acknowledges and approves the following statement. The following elected or appointed governmental officer(s) and/or governmental body has the full legal authority under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all applicable local charters, ordinances, by-laws, and policies to execute and deliver the Project Scope and Budget Agreement, and any amendments thereto, on behalf of the District and to bind the District to its terms and conditions: Superintendent and Town Manager." Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugianaye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugianaye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye Ms. Pine moved that the Select Board acknowledge and approve the following statement: "The Select Board acknowledges and approves the following statement. The following elected or appointed governmental officer(s) and/or governmental body has the full legal authority under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all applicable local charters, ordinances and by-laws to make final, binding decisions on behalf of the District with respect to the Proposed Project described in the Project Scope and Budget Agreement and any amendments thereto: Superintendent and Town Manager."
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugianaye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye Ms. Pine moved that the Select Board acknowledge and approve the following statement: "The Select Board acknowledges and approves the following statement. The following elected or appointed governmental officer(s) and/or governmental body has the full legal authority under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all applicable local charters, ordinances and by-laws to make final, binding decisions on behalf of the District with respect to the Proposed Project described in the Project Scope and Budget Agreement and any amendments thereto: Superintendent and Town Manager." Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degenaye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Accept the Town Clerk's recommendation that early voting, in person, take place on Monday, May 17th 8-7, Tuesday May 18th 8-4, Wed, May 19th 8-4, Thurs, May 20th 8-4pm, that absentee ballots can...
Mr. Degen made a motion that they accept the Town Clerk's recommendation that early voting, in person, take place on Monday, May 17th 8-7, Tuesday May 18th 8-4, Wed, May 19th 8-4, Thurs, May 20th 8-4pm, that absentee ballots can be requested by telephone at 978-448-1111 and that early voting applications would be accepted effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion that they accept the Town Clerk's recommendation that early voting, in person, take place on Monday, May 17th 8-7, Tuesday May 18th 8-4, Wed, May 19th 8-4, Thurs, May 20th 8-4pm, that absentee ballots can be requested by telephone at 978-448-1111 and that early voting applications would be accepted effective immediately. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Robertson asked the Finance Committee for a motion to agree to support CPC application for site assessment of $75K. Mr. Manugian made the motion.
No: Degen, ManugianThe roll call does not list John Giger, John Reilly and Becky Pine, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting. The motion was made by Mr. Manugian of the other board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Manugian made the motion. Mr. Prest seconded the motion. Mr. Manugian said that this study addressed numbers 2 and 3 in the Housing Production Plan but wasn't able to address regulatory and zoning constraints. He said that their zoning wasn't there adding they needed to look at density first. Manugian-no; Green-no; Prest-defer to Town Meeting; Colby-Support; Whitefield-Defer to Town Meeting; Linskey-Defer to Town Meeting; Robertson-support The Select Board took the following position on this change: Pine-support; Reilly-Defer to Town Meeting; Manugian-no; Degen-no.”
Authorize the Town Manager and his Assistant to issue the warrant for Town Meeting
Mr. Degen moved to authorize the Town Manager and his Assistant to issue the warrant for Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to authorize the Town Manager and his Assistant to issue the warrant for Town Meeting. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Adopt the policy as amended
Mr. Degen moved that they adopt the policy as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they adopt the policy as amended. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degenaye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Issue the proposed RFP for Town Counsel services
Ms. Pine moved to issue the proposed RFP for Town Counsel services.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to issue the proposed RFP for Town Counsel services. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Mr. Degen suggested the term be a one-year term for up to 2 one-year renewals. Mr. Haddad said that this was the way in which they handled switching to Brooks and DeRensis a few years ago. He said his only concern was people may not come forward if it was a year-to-year contract. Ms. Manugian said that they had the right to separate. She said that a longer time period in play, everyone had to put more effort forward and more consistency. Ms. Pine said that if they could opt out, she was okay with a three year. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Adopt MGL c.59 section 5N ad described
Mr. Reilly moved to adopt MGL c.59 section 5N ad described.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly moved to adopt MGL c.59 section 5N ad described. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Other Business
Approve the meeting minutes of March 29, 2021 as presented
MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 29, 2021 as presented.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 29, 2021 as presented. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Purpose - Abcc
Purpose - Abcc
30A, §21(a), Clause 3 - "To Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and chair so declares." - PURPOSE - ABCC Appeal by Kent Ventures and with no intent to return to Open Session. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
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